Society & Culture Speakers — Page 6

Omar Suleiman is an American Muslim chaplain, scholar, and interfaith leader dedicated to promoting Islamic values and interfaith dialogue. He is widely recogni...

Supermodel and body positive advocate, Ashley Graham has revolutionized the fashion industry by challenging beauty standards and promoting inclusivity. Her powe...

Shaun King is a prominent activist and journalist dedicated to criminal justice reform and racial equality. His passionate advocacy and ability to mobilize comm...

Emmy-nominated actress, producer, and LGBTQ+ advocate known for her groundbreaking role in Orange is the New Black and her work on transgender visibility and ri...

Law professor and prominent voice for workplace harassment prevention and women's rights, known for her pivotal role in the 1991 Supreme Court confirmation hear...

Pulitzer Prize-winning author and professor known for his acclaimed novels exploring Dominican-American identity and experience. Diaz is a compelling speaker on...

Amanda Gorman is a renowned poet, activist, and public speaker who has captivated audiences worldwide with her eloquent words and powerful performances....

Daryl Davis is an accomplished musician, author, actor, and lecturer who has gained international recognition for his unique approach to racial reconciliation....

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Enric Sala is a renowned marine ecologist, National Geographic explorer-in-residence, and a persuasive speaker who has dedicated his life to preserving the worl...

Kate Bowler is a renowned author, professor, and speaker who has made a significant impact in the field of religious studies....

Kenji Yoshino is a renowned legal scholar, author, and sought-after speaker, known for his expertise in constitutional law, anti-discrimination law, and law and...

Sam Kass is a renowned food entrepreneur, former White House Chef, and senior policy advisor for nutrition who has emerged as a compelling speaker on food polic...

Fashion designer, entertainer, and television host whose irreverent wit and creative vision have made him one of fashion's most beloved personalities. Author of...

Bestselling author of 'Waiting to Exhale' and 'How Stella Got Her Groove Back' who transformed the landscape for Black women in American literature. She speaks ...

Through authorized speakers and representatives, the legacy of Dr. Maya Angelou — poet, memoirist, civil rights activist, and author of 'I Know Why the Caged Bi...

Jesmyn Ward is the first woman to win the National Book Award for Fiction twice, for 'Salvage the Bones' and 'Sing, Unburied, Sing,' both set in rural Mississip...

Johann Hari authored 'Lost Connections,' about the real causes of depression, and 'Stolen Focus,' about the attention crisis. His TED Talk on addiction has been...

Ijeoma Oluo is the bestselling author of 'So You Want to Talk About Race,' one of the most widely read books on racial justice in America. She is a writer, spea...

Tim Urban is the writer and illustrator behind Wait But Why, one of the most popular blogs on the internet with over 50 million readers. His TED Talk on procras...

Wendy Kopp founded Teach For America in 1990 and Teach For All, expanding the model to 60+ countries. She turned her Princeton senior thesis into one of the mos...

Geoffrey Canada is the founder of the Harlem Children's Zone, a pioneering anti-poverty initiative that has become a national model for comprehensive community-...

Celeste Headlee is a journalist, radio host, and author of 'We Need to Talk: How to Have Conversations That Matter' and 'Do Nothing.' Her TED Talk on having bet...

Ben Stein is an economist, actor, and author known for his role as the teacher in 'Ferris Bueller's Day Off' and his economic commentary. He was a speechwriter ...